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CIPS L3M5 Exam - Topic 1 Question 2 Discussion

As the Earth's atmosphere warms, greenhouse gases (GHGs) prevent escape of the heat from the Earth. The heat is absorbed primarily by the Earth's:
B) Oceans
A) Forests
C) Glaciers
D) Mountains

CIPS L3M5 Exam - Topic 1 Question 2 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M5 exam
Question #: 2
Topic #: 1
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As the Earth's atmosphere warms, greenhouse gases (GHGs) prevent escape of the heat from the Earth. The heat is absorbed primarily by the Earth's:

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The Earth's oceans absorb most of the heat which is retained.


by Cristy at Mar 21, 2024, 06:08 AM

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Kattie
9 months ago
I disagree, mountains have a role too, right?
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Gaynell
9 months ago
For sure, it's the oceans. They cover so much of the planet!
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Carey
10 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not glaciers? That seems odd.
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Joaquin
10 months ago
I thought it was forests that did most of the work?
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Katy
10 months ago
Definitely the oceans! They absorb so much heat.
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Chantay
10 months ago
Mountains? I don’t recall them being significant in heat absorption compared to oceans.
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Corinne
11 months ago
Glaciers seem like they would reflect heat more than absorb it, but I could be wrong.
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Yolando
11 months ago
I remember something about forests being important, but I’m not sure if they absorb heat like the oceans do.
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Maurine
11 months ago
I think the oceans absorb a lot of heat, right? They cover most of the Earth’s surface.
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Doyle
11 months ago
I remember learning about this in class. The oceans have a high heat capacity and can absorb a lot of the extra heat trapped by greenhouse gases. I'm pretty sure that's the right answer here.
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Timmy
11 months ago
Forests, oceans, glaciers, or mountains - that's a lot of options to consider. I'm a little unsure which one is the primary heat absorber in the greenhouse effect. I'll make my best guess, but I'm not super confident about this one.
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Ciara
11 months ago
Okay, let me see. The question is asking what part of the Earth absorbs the heat that's trapped by greenhouse gases. I'm leaning towards the oceans, since they cover such a large surface area and can store a lot of thermal energy. But I'll double-check my understanding before answering.
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Tamekia
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know greenhouse gases trap heat, but I'm not certain which part of the Earth's system absorbs that heat primarily. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Camellia
11 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about the greenhouse effect. I'm pretty confident the answer is B - the oceans.
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Tricia
11 months ago
I think option C is a trap. Never committing to a timeframe, even if it's difficult to meet, could come across as evasive. I'll steer clear of that one and focus on the more positive approaches.
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Gladis
11 months ago
This question seems straightforward. I think the answer is False, as the design of utility services would likely require some business analysis expertise to understand the needs and requirements of the organization.
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Lennie
11 months ago
Wait, am I supposed to track how each transaction changes total assets or total debts? This feels tricky.
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Rodolfo
2 years ago
I don't think it's D) Mountains. They don't have as much surface area to absorb heat compared to oceans.
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Thomasena
2 years ago
I'm not sure. Maybe it could also be A) Forests because they play a significant role in absorbing carbon dioxide.
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Hana
2 years ago
I agree with Nina. Oceans have the ability to absorb and store a lot of heat.
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Nina
2 years ago
I think the answer is B) Oceans because they cover a large part of the Earth's surface.
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Pura
2 years ago
Forests do help absorb carbon dioxide, but in terms of heat absorption, oceans are more significant.
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Darrel
2 years ago
But what about forests? Don't they also play a role in absorbing carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas?
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Gerald
2 years ago
I agree with that. Oceans can absorb a lot of heat and are a major factor in regulating the Earth's temperature.
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Vince
2 years ago
I think the answer is B) Oceans, because they cover a large portion of the Earth's surface.
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